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July 14, 2018 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese National Security and Intelligence Service (NISS) on Saturday refused to allow the Reform Now Movement (RNM) to hold a workshop to discuss the 2018 electoral law.
- Sudanese election workers begin counting process for presidential and parliamentary elections in Khartoum on April 17, 2015 (Photo: AP / Abd Raouf)
In a press release issued by Sudan Tribune On Saturday, RNM Political Secretary Khalid Nouri said he submitted a written request to NISS three days ago to obtain a permit to hold a workshop on the general election law.
He pointed out that the NISS refrained from giving permission without giving reasons.
The ruling National Congress Party claims to seek a consensus among the political parties on the electoral law, its security services continue to suppress freedoms, "said Nouri
– clear evidence that the regime is lacking credibility and good intentions to hold free, fair and transparent elections in 2020.
He emphasized that national security services should be neutral and maintain an equal distance from all political parties.
note that the MNC is part of the National Consensus Government (NCG) which was installed in May 2017 to implement the results of the national dialogue conference.
In October 2016, the political forces participating in the national dialogue led by the government concluded the process by signing the national document that includes the general features of a future constitution that will Finalized by transitional institutions
On 11 June, the Sudanese Council of Ministers approved the electoral law of 2018. political forces participating in the national dialogue.
Rebel groups and opposition parties refused to join Khartoum They asked the government to end the war and ensure freedoms in the country before the dialogue.
Last May, a coalition of opposition left-wing parties, the National Consensus Forces (NCF), announced the boycott of the 2020 elections, saying it will not meet the party in power to discuss any subject regarding these elections.
On the other hand, several opposition groups that are part of Sudan's opposition forces plan to participate in the forthcoming general presidential elections. in 2020, if the regime of President Omer al-Bashir provides the necessary guarantees for a fair election and ensures freedoms.
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